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Japanese Red leaves

The joys of the seasons are at the heart of Japanese life. the cherry blossoms in spring are better known, but autumn has its pleasures: the end of November, parks and forests in Japan are covered with beautiful colors More than in Europe, then there is beautiful sunny days in the light-colored leaves on a background of blue sky and clean air is an important time of year in Japan. She deserves a trip, as much as was moist and fireworks, or spring and trees flowers.

The tradition of walking in the forest fall date of the Heian era, where Momijigari (紅葉狩り), literally "chasing the maple" was a fine hobby. Maples (红叶 Momiji), particularly species specific to Japan, take a bright red called remarkable Koyo (黄叶), or "red leaf". The gardens and temples include mostly, plus cherry trees that are a delight for walkers spring, a few maple trees which make the walkers fall. The beautiful reds are all easier to enjoy the cooler weather of autumn gives less freedom to plant their web revelers picnic under the trees, and there drunk while listening to a tinny karaoke. The atmosphere is collected and melancholy, which perfectly suits the season.

It will therefore be preferably in a fine Japanese sites with Traditional Garden: A trip to Nikko or Hakone will be unforgettable, and this is probably one of the best times to visit Kyoto, even if Accommodation must be booked several months in advance. The temples of the district calm Arashiyama (岚山), especially the temple of Joojakkooji (常寂 光 字) offer great views, but one of the most fantastic gardens is the Temple Tofukuji (东 福寺). The beautiful building Kyomizudera (京都) on the hills of Kyoto, unforgettable at the time of cherry blossoms, is as beautiful in the fall. A Uji (宇 治), the Temple of Mimurodoji (三室 戸 寺) is also of great colors, Situated in a secluded place, he is immune from the crowd. In the Kansai, Nara City (奈良) also deserves a visit to this period.

If you enjoy the most beautiful gardens, or if you prefer a more aesthetic daily, a simple walk in the suburban a large Japanese city you will see some beautiful maple sometimes caught between a wall, a power pole and telephone line. The smallest neighborhood park with two benches and old-fashioned rocking horse plastic take great colors. Even this small square at the feet of two huge buildings of concrete cube downtown worth a visit. The setting is less spectacular than the temples as tourist guides, but ephemeral urban poetry is still more touching.

Fall is also a fantastic season for a walk in the woods of Japan. Valley Ome (青梅), a few kilometers from Tokyo, is a great place for hiking . You can also, if you can book, make a stay in an onsen lost in the wilderness of nature. The cool air of late autumn makes it extremely pleasant bathing in rotenburo (露天 风 吕, outdoor pools).

After these escapades in nature, you'll probably be hungry, and you can enjoy some chestnuts, or a "Grilled Sanma (焼き 秋刀魚), the seasonal fish and rice with matsutake (松茸), one of Japan's most famous mushrooms. The first frost of the season are also an opportunity to start the season nabés (锅), stews cooked on the table in a large pot (nabe in Japanese) in the presence of guests.

You can continue reading this account of hiking in the mountains Japanese .

Practical Information

Accommodation: Kyoto hotels can sometimes be crowded in high season. Cons, it will be easy to find a hotel in Osaka , which is only 40 minutes by train from Kyoto and Nara 30 minutes. Similarly, in case of difficulty booking a hotel in Nikko, spa nearby to Kinugawa-onsen has a large hotel park.

Access to the valley of Ome: Chuo Line (中央 线) from Shinjuku (新宿) to Tachikawa (立 川), then line Ome (青梅 线), changing trains at Ome (青梅) pour prendre le train à destination de Oku-Tama (Okutama). Il existe aussi des trains directs de Shinjuku à Ome.

Accès au temple Tofukuji: ligne JR Nara (JR Nara Line), gare de Tofukuji (Tōfukuji station) ou ligne Keihan (Keihan Line), gare de Tofukuji (Tōfukuji station) depuis Osaka yodoyabashi (Yodoyabashi) ou Kyoto Keihansanjo (Article Keihan). Entrée au temple Y400 (environ 3 Euros), adresse: Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Honmati 15-778 Honcho tozan-Ku Kyoto-Shi Kyoto-Fu

Accès au temple Joojakkooji: 15 minutes de marche depuis la gare JR Saga-Arashiyama (Saga Arashiyama) ligne Sanyo Honsen (JR 山陰本線), 20 minutes, Y230 (environ 1.7 Euros). Accès aussi possible depuis le terminus du tramway KeifukiDenkiTetstudo (Kyoto Kyushu Electric Railway) gare de Yarashiyama. Le tramway se prend sur l'avenue Shijo dans le centre de Kyoto à la gare de Shijo-Omiya (Shizyouoomiya), 22 minutes, Y200 (environ 1.5 Euros).

Accès au temple Mimurodo-Ji: 菟 Valley Road, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture Shiga 21Todo, Uji-shi, Kyoto. Y500 entrance, 5 minutes walk from the station on the line Mimurodo Keihan Uji (京阪 宇 治 线), correspondence Chuushojima (中 书 岛) from Kyoto or Osaka. From the station take the road perpendicular to the Keihan line, which passes shortly after under the JR line, toward the mountains.

sites offer a Japanese weather forecasting service for the appearance of red leaves. That of Yahoo Japan is located at the following address: http://kouyou.yahoo.co.jp/ . Like the cherry blossoms, the season moves from north to south. The most beautiful floral observed in the north the country from mid October. Areas of Tokyo and Kyoto are the most vivid colors around late November.